I am not from the Raleigh area so I was lost looking for qualified, affordable places for beauty…read moreservices leading up to my wedding. A close family friend in the area recommended Blown Away. The lady I spoke with on the phone scheduled the express spray tan and educated me on what a spray tan was, how long it would last, etc. Everyone was friendly & knowledgeable! It was a quick process all around (from application to washing it off). I highly recommend this place, especially if you are looking for a beautiful tan for an affordable price!!

Everyone there is so kind, nice, skilled and helpful:) my hair looks and feels great making me good…read moreto go for a long weekend or several days. Thank you I have enjoyed the services of Brittany, and both Ashlee's ( not sure of spelling) as well as a few others

My name is Shannon DeVaughn and it is with the greatest level of respect, privilege, and honor that…read moreI submit this review. It would be remiss of me if I did not. The Makeup Addict Studios is JUST that fantastic. It's certainly a noteworthy, professional make up studio worth mentioning. The Makeup Addict Studio, owned and operated by Ambria Cotten, is a cutting edge makeup studio in a class of its own. I have had the privilege of visiting the studio numerous times and will continue to visit. When you walk in, you are greeted with a warm smile and excellent hospitality. This is not just a makeup studio - this is an experience. As one in the music industry, it is of the utmost importance that my makeup is professional and looks good. Ambria is very diverse in her approach, being able to cater to my desire for a dramatic look right down to a natural appearance. I can count on her to give me the look that caters well to my needs. She uses quality products and is sure to ask the right questions about my skin type to ensure the best fit for the look we're going for. When you've got a good thing going, you want to stick with it. For this cause, I will continue to frequent and refer my friends and family to this studio. The level of professionalism provided is comparable to none. Any questions that I may have, she is quick to respond. I've also had the opportunity to see students trained under her tutelage and the level of care that she instructs shows forth her passion for makeup artistry and to see her students progress. This company has an office in both Raleigh and Charlotte. It grieved my heart to see some of the less than tasteful reviews of the Charlotte office. What a shock! My heart goes out to the very few who experienced challenges there. All of my experiences in the Raleigh office has been nothing short of stellar, professional, and unique. I am very careful about the integrity of my associations (especially those working on my face or hair). Because I had frequented the studio numerous times, I felt it necessary to inquire. After all, client statistical trends of repeat business holds true; if there's an issue, people will not return to patronize that business. If I knew something was off, I would no longer want to visit. Integrity is everything! I reached out to the owner to inquire. It was brought to my attention that the moment the challenges in the Charlotte office became known, immediate actions were taken to rectify the situation. This included the swift removal of the previous office manager mentioned in one of the previous posts. It's certainly no desire of mine for anyone to be removed, however, business is business. From my experience, this studio does everything that it can possibly do to cater to the needs of its clients. I am very proud of the work this studio produces and the way it makes me feel. Just to share how amazing this studio is, I was doing a Periscope video about a month ago. I made a trip to Atlanta a few weekends ago, and someone mentioned to me how much they loved my makeup and wanted to have MY NORTH CAROLINIAN makeup artist do their makeup. She's in Atlanta... The last time I checked, Atlanta does NOT have a shortage in makeup artists. The quality provided by the MakeUp Addict Studio touched someone states away who would want to work with my makeup artist. That speaks volumes!!! It is my desire that this posting is as clear and helpful as it could possibly be. I will continue visiting this studio. I leave feeling pretty and every woman deserves this.I don't put my name or endorsement behind everyone and everything, but I would HIGHLY recommend this studio.

I booked The Makeup Addict for my wedding in June. Both the hair stylist and makeup artist were a…read morepleasure to work with. They made sure everyone had exactly what they asked for and everyone turned out amazing! Hair and makeup lasted all night! I would recommend them to anyone!

I highly recommend Jeanette for permanent makeup and nano brows! I had my initial appointment a…read moremonth ago and returned today for my touch-up session. From the very beginning, Jeanette was patient, friendly, and incredibly passionate about her work. She took the time to answer all of my questions and always reassured me whenever I was unsure about something. Her skill and attention to detail are outstanding, and it is clear that she truly cares about helping her clients achieve the best possible results. I am absolutely thrilled with my nano brows. The results are exactly what I wanted--natural, subtle, and not too dark. They look perfect and enhance my features beautifully without looking overdone.

This is my second time to Thao Tatu! I am always in good…read morehands with Champa! She's the perfect perfectionist I love the laid back, chic ambiance! She has told me that I'll be back!

Sky Parlor Salon is truly exceptional, and so much of that is because of Yessenia Amaya. She is an…read moreabsolute gem -- incredibly talented, endlessly patient, and passionate about her craft. Her attention to detail and commitment to going above and beyond are rare to find. Yessenia always takes the time to listen, and somehow brings to life exactly what I envision -- even when my explanation barely makes sense! Her artistry is unmatched, and she makes the entire experience a joy. I genuinely look forward to seeing her, not just because I know I'll leave with perfect color and a flawless cut, but because she's such a pleasure to be around. Spending time in her chair feels like a treat in every way. I'm so grateful to have found Yessenia -- she nails it every single time, and I couldn't imagine trusting anyone else with my hair!

Jennifer listened to all the details on my hair and gave me a great cut. She gave my coarse, wavy…read morehair the best cut I have had in many, many, many years. And then cut it great the 2nd time too. She is the first to get it my hair to flip in different directions and make the most of the waves. I am so enjoying my hair. Thank you, Jennifer!

I had the BEST facials here with the master artist/esthetician Jewel. I have extremely sensitive…read moreskin and not once did I feel irritation. The experience was very relaxing, in fact I feel like I'm in another place mentally. Everyday it looks like my skin is glowing and everyone around takes notice and compliments.

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I went to Junction Salon & Bar for the first time and had a great experience. I had a partial color…read moreand cut with Kelly and she made the appointment really chill and enjoyable. She delivered on everything I asked for and was very clear in the questions she asked to determine my final look. I didn't realize there was a bar inside until I got there and would consider booking an appointment with a friend or even bringing my spouse along next time. Pricing was on par with what I am used to spending on a cut and color. Thanks for the perfect chop I needed for the summer!

I have been a loyal client of your salon for years, but my recent experience has left me extremely…read moredisappointed. On September 25, 2025, I received an email reminding me of my appointment scheduled for September 27, 2025. Immediately after receiving this email, I called the salon to cancel my appointment since there was no option to do so through the email itself. I called three times without an answer and ultimately left a voicemail requesting cancellation. Despite this, I received an email today stating that my card on file would be charged for missing the appointment. I promptly called your salon to clarify the situation and explained that I had canceled by voicemail on September 25. The person who answered the phone was dismissive, and when I spoke with the owner, I was made to feel as though the responsibility fell on me for not replying to the email or a text message. To clarify: I do not receive text messages from your salon. I did not reply to the email because I had already called and left a voicemail. It is your responsibility to check and respond to client voicemails. Additionally, I called today at 11:29 a.m. and was told I would receive a call back within 30 minutes. That call never came. This lack of professionalism is unacceptable. I respectfully request a full refund of the cancellation charge. I hope you will honor this request and reconsider how communication and customer service are handled in the future.

I'm giving 2 stars because the 1st cut I had from Carly was great. The 2nd left A LOT to be…read moredesired. The 1st time I went, I came in with my hair straightened and Carly decided to do a dry cut (since it was straight) and then wash and style. The 2nd time I went, Carly decided to wash before the cut/style and, while I couldn't tell initially after styling, my hair was terribly uneven when I left. Like in a serious way - pictures attached. I will say that when I texted Carly a photo, she confirmed that was not her intention and offered to try to correct the error. I do appreciate this. I went back in and she was able to "even" it out as best she could given the condition. It wasn't ideal, but I get it. Mistakes happen. I'm now considering going back for a 3rd go, but I am a bit hesitant given my experience. I will update my review if I do return.

I went to Carly after i read all the good reviews and checked out the instagram page . If your a…read morefirst time client getting your hair colored or highlighted , just know that you are required to make an appointment for a consultation . I was actually really happy to do this because it gave me a good idea of what to expect for my appointment and what the overall vibe of the salon was . Carly took a look at all of my pictures of the type of hair that i liked , and booked my appointment for a few weeks out . She gave me a cost estimate at the consultation which i am really grateful for because I've experienced "sticker shock " before at hair appointments , expecting to pay one thing and getting a much higher bill at the end of the service . I will say that the prices listed on the website are very much " starting prices " . My hair service ended up being a corrective color and did take several hours , however Carly explained to me that i will be able to go for several months in between my highlighting services so in my opinion, it was well worth the money and time ! Also , my hair looked better than i could have ever imagined , even better than the pictures i showed !

I can't give Ashley enough praise for the AMAZING job she did on my wedding hair and makeup. I was…read moreso overwhelmed with what I wanted the day of and she was patient and kind throughout the whole process. Even with my little direction, she was able to interpret and create the perfect look for me. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

I met Ashley at the Parlor Drybar in Cary and she was super fun and friendly to work with. She did…read moremy make up for a black tie event and I was super pleased. I ended up asking her to do my make up for my rehearsal dinner since her website was super easy to book on. There was only a slight glitch with an automatic email I got confirming the location (which was incorrect) but she was in direct communication with me about it and showed up ready to go as we had scheduled. I love how it turned out and would love to work with her again! Highly recommend!